NWWDF (New World Development Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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What is New World Development Co Moat Score?

New World Development Co NWWDF 58 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates NWWDF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.01. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,871 Real Estate companies, New World Development Co ranks better than 98.45% on this metric.

New World Development Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

New World Development Co has Narrow Moat: New World Development Co Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and significant real estate holdings in Hong Kong. However, the competitive nature of the real estate market and regulatory challenges limit its moat to a narrow level.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes New World Development Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

New World Development Co  (OTCPK:NWWDF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

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New World Development Co Moat Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, New World Development Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

New World Development Co Moat Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, New World Development Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New World Development Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
New World Development Co (NWWDF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, New World Development Co ranks #29 out of 1871 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is New World Development Co's Moat Score too high?
New World Development Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, New World Development Co ranks #29 out of 1871 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New World Development Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New World Development Co's Moat Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, New World Development Co ranks #29 out of 1871 companies for Moat Score. This places New World Development Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Real Estate company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Real Estate industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. New World Development Co's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New World Development Co stock overvalued right now?
New World Development Co (NWWDF) has a current Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.01, compared to a current price of $1.23 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. New World Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New World Development Co (NWWDF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is New World Development Co (NWWDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New World Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.23 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.01.

Key valuation signals for NWWDF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $1.01 vs. price of $1.23 (21.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NWWDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

New World Development Co Business Description

Address 16-18 Queen\'s Road, Central, 30th Floor, New World Tower, Hong Kong, HKG
New World Development is the listed property arm of Chow Tai Fook, owned by the Cheng family. Chow Tai Fook owns about a 45% stake in NWD, which mainly engages in residential property development and investment properties of retail malls and offices in Hong Kong and mainland China. NWD also develops high-end hotels across Hong Kong, mainland China, and in Southeast Asia. Additionally, NWD holds a 75% interest in New World Department Store China, which operates 24 department stores in mainland China.
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